Norway and the EU

Latest business news about Norway and the European Union

• Norway country profile

Norway offers IMF EUR 7bn to help eurozone — 21 December 2011, 11:35 CET

Norway on Wednesday offered the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about 7.0 billion euros to help bolster the European economy, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said.

EU opposition hits record high in Norway: poll — 06 December 2011, 12:03 CET

A record four out of five Norwegians, or 79.8 per cent, are opposed to their country hypothetically joining the European Union, currently embattled in the euro crisis, a public opinion poll showed on Tuesday.

Norway joins EU sanctions against Syria — 06 September 2011, 23:40 CET

Norway, which is not a member of the European Union, said Tuesday it would adopt the bloc's sanctions imposed on Syria to protest against Damascus' violent repression of demonstrators.

EU opposition in Norway falls after attacks: poll — 04 August 2011, 13:42 CET

Seven out of 10 Norwegians are against joining the EU, a poll showed Thursday, attributing the record opposition to the debt crisis but also hinting the July 22 attacks had dampened resistance to the bloc.

Calls to expel Romanian MP over Norway comments — 29 July 2011, 16:42 CET

The Socialist group in the European Parliament and a Roma rights group on Friday called on the ruling party in Romania to expel a lawmaker who pinned blame for the Norway attacks on EU leaders.

EU seeks to widen terror surveillance to 'lone wolves' — 28 July 2011, 23:21 CET

Norway's "near impossible to prevent" bloodbath underlines the need to sharpen counter-terror surveillance against "lone wolves" and all the forms of extremism, EU terror experts said on Thursday.

Police scramble to track extreme-right after Norway attacks — 28 July 2011, 18:18 CET

Anders Behring Breivik may have acted alone on his killing spree in Norway but European police forces are preparing to keep close watch on other potentially dangerous right-wing extremists.

EU sets sights on extremists in wake of Norway tragedy — 26 July 2011, 19:23 CET

Non-EU nation Norway is to be invited to join European Union interior ministers in seeking action against radicalisation and xenophobia as the bloc seeks a response to far-right terror threats.

EU proposals on 'home-made' terror stuck in pipeline — 25 July 2011, 21:36 CET

EU officials Monday urged a speed-up in efforts to curb sales of firearms and chemical substances such as those apparently used in Norway's bomb and shooting attacks.

EU security chief blasts Europe's 'silence' on xenophobia — 25 July 2011, 18:52 CET

EU security chief Cecilia Malmstroem on Monday blasted European leaders for remaining silent on the xenophobia sweeping the continent which lurks behind the horrendous attacks in Norway.

Zapatero urges EU response to Norway attacks — 25 July 2011, 18:52 CET

Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero on Monday called for a common European response against xenophobia and intolerance as he expressed his horror at the attacks in Norway.

Europe joins minute of silence for Norway victims — 25 July 2011, 16:26 CET

Officials and staff of European institutions joined Norway in a minute of silence Monday to remember the victims of last week's twin bomb and shooting attacks.

EU condemns 'cowardice' of Oslo bomb blast — 22 July 2011, 23:31 CET

The European Union voiced shock on Friday over the "abhorrent" bombing blast that rocked Norway's government buildings, a country it said was famous for its peace-making efforts abroad.

Nordic banks pass EU stress test — 15 July 2011, 20:27 CET

Ten banks in Sweden, Norway and Finland passed European Union stress tests, their financial regulators said on Friday.

Norway police want Schengen review — 04 May 2011, 16:49 CET

Norway's police have called for a review of the Schengen treaty, saying the opening up of Europe's borders has spawned a surge in crime in Nordic countries which emanates from the Baltic states.

WTO to rule on Canada, Norway's case against EU seal ban — 21 April 2011, 19:09 CET

The World Trade Organization is to rule on complaints brought by Canada and Norway against the European Union over Brussels' ban on the import of seal products.

New EU-Iceland mackerel dispute talks fail — 11 March 2011, 15:39 CET

Three-day talks between the European Union, Norway and Iceland to find a solution to the so-called mackerel war failed without the parties agreeing on new quota levels, Norway said on Friday.

EU hints might indulge Norway on bank account guarantees — 04 March 2011, 15:49 CET

The European Union on Friday took a step towards resolving a tiff with Norway over the bloc's aim to harmonise the level of bank account guarantees across Europe.

The Enterprise Europe Network in Norway — 29 January 2010, 19:10 CET

Business organisations in Norway in support of SMEs.

Norway: Economy Overview — 17 November 2010, 14:05 CET

The Norwegian economy is a prosperous bastion of welfare capitalism, featuring a combination of free market activity and government intervention. The government controls key areas, such as the vital petroleum sector, through large-scale state-majority-owned enterprises.

EU Delegation to Norway — 29 January 2010, 11:38 CET

Contacts of the EU Delegation to Norway.

Starting a business in Norway — 29 January 2010, 11:30 CET

This World Bank site provides information about the procedures and costs associated with starting a business in Norway.

Norway Investment Climate 2009 — 29 January 2010, 11:28 CET

Norway welcomes foreign investment as a matter of policy and generally grants national treatment to foreign investors. Norwegian authorities encourage foreign investment particularly in the key offshore petroleum sector, mainland industry (e.g., high-tech and advanced areas), and in less developed regions such as northern Norway.

Norway country profile — 04 January 2008, 19:01 CET

In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU. With the exception of the agricultural and fisheries sectors, however, Norway enjoys free trade with the EU under the framework of the European Economic Area.

Business Environment - Norway — 04 August 2006, 17:16 CET

Snapshot of the business environment for the Norwegian economy from the World Bank

International Tax and Business Guide Norway (Deloitte) — 08 February 2010, 23:56 CET

Country Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on the Investment Climate, Labour Relations and Work Force, Business Regulations, Foreign Investment, Choice of Business Entity and Corporate Taxation in Norway.